Louise Pitre
3 New Shows!
Louise Pitre has mesmerized audiences and critics the world over in both theatrical productions and sold-out concert events. Now the Canadian-born Broadway star is hitting the road with three brand new shows — each celebrating an aspect of her life and varied career:
Louise Pitre
Louise Pitre won the hearts of Canadian and Americans alike as the star of MAMMA MIA in Toronto, San Francisco, L.A., Chicago and finally as the original Donna Sheridan at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway where she held the role for the first two years of its run, earning her a Tony nomination. She has starred in countless musicals (PIAF, JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS, SWEENEY TODD, SONG AND DANCE, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, BLOOD BROTHERS just to name a few), has a thriving concert career with her trio as well as with symphony orchestras across the continent. She has starred in many TV and film projects (A CHRISTMAS WEDDING with Eric Mabius, CELINE playing Celine Dion's mother, MVP — THE SECRET LIVES OF HOCKEY WIVES as Taff Baron, and is the host of the new series STAR PORTRAITS which began airing on Bravo! in 2009.
People are saying...
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“I have watched and admired Louise in performance for longer than she'd like me to say. Several times over the years I've thought if Louise were American she'd be a household name by now. She's the complete package - a beautiful woman with a superb voice who knows just how to engage an audience. Her years in the theatre give her an advantage on the concert platform because she knows how to shape a song, pace a performance, build a climax - and at the same time she shares with us her love of music and life in the most naturally delightful way.”
— Elaine Calder, President, Oregon Symphony -
“When Louise Pitre sings a song, you know what it means. As a writer, that is the first thing about a song that matters to me. She has charisma to burn and a voice that goes straight to the heart. She has no superiors.”
— Terrence McNally, Playwright, Composer (Ragtime, Master Class, Catch Me If You Can) -
“Louise Pitre is a rare breed - a terrific singer who is also a superlative dramatic actress. Her performances with our orchestra were knockouts! She commands the stage with aplomb, and had our audience in the palm of her hand from the first note.”
— Rob McAlear, Artistic Administrator, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra -
“Louise Pitre is one of the most passionate and soulful singers I have ever worked with. It is a total joy to perform with her! She never fails to thrill an audience, whether in French or English, on Broadway or around the world.”
— David Charles Abell, Music Director, Les Miserables, Montreal and Paris -
“Louise Pitre is a consummate musician, with a beautiful rich voice and great style. In Mamma Mia!, she never gave less than 100% of her voice, talent and spirit. No one has sung The Winner Takes it All like her since!”
— David Holcenberg, Conductor, Mamma Mia! Broadway Production -
“Working with Louise was absolutely delightful. She could not be a more warm, kind and generous colleague. But watch out when she launches into a song, as a ferocious drive and intensity take over. It is truly transporting. She had the orchestra eating out of her hand from the start of the first rehearsal, and the audience hanging on every word. She is deeply musical, and I hope that I will have many more chances to work with her in the future.”
— Steven Osgood, Conductor
